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Comments: No Injury Status
Sam LaPorta's Injury Guide
Injury Risk
High
Chance of Injury in 2026
60%
Chance of Injury per Game
5.2%
Projected Games Missed 2026
2.40
Durability
5.00
Sam LaPorta's Injury Status
Current Status
Week 1 Practice Report
Wed
Full
Thu
Full
Fri
Full
- Week Status:
- Active
- Likelihood of Playing:
- High
Sam LaPorta Injury History
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 | NFL | Back Vertebral Bruise | — | 7 | LaPorta injured his back against the Washington Commanders and was placed on IR on November 15. He missed the rest of the season. |
| Nov 10, 2024 | NFL | Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain | — | 1 | LaPorta suffered a sprained AC joint in Week 10's win over the Texans. |
| Sep 22, 2024 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | — | LaPorta played through the injury but it clearly affected him |
| Aug 2, 2024 | NFL | Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | — | LaPorta dealt with a minor strain. |
| Jan 7, 2024 | NFL | Knee Bruise | — | — | He also sustained a hyperextension. Surprisingly, LaPorta played through the injury in the postseason. |
| Nov 19, 2022 | NFL | Knee Meniscus Tear | — | 1 | LaPorta returned for Iowa's December 31 bowl game. |
Sam LaPorta Injury News
View AllSam LaPorta's Back Ready for Camp
Lions TE Sam LaPorta has gained full clearance for the start of training camp, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. LaPorta dealt with a fully herniated disk last season that required a microdiscectomy procedure. That injury cost him the final eight games.
Sam LaPorta To Miss Some Time With Undisclosed Injury
Lions TE Sam LaPorta is going to miss “a little bit of time” with an injury, according to Nolan Bianchi of Detroit News.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Reveals Offseason Knee Surgery
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown told reporters Thursday that he had a knee operation after the season "to clean some stuff up," according to the Detroit Free Press. He added that he expects to be ready for the start of training camp.
